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Synonyms for squeaky

Grammar : Adj

Spell : skwee-kee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈskwi ki

Définition of squeaky

Origin : 1862, from squeak (n.) + -y (2). Squeaky clean in figurative sense is from 1972, probably from advertisements for dishwashing liquid.

adj having high-pitched sound

Example sentences :

His voice was squeaky and petulant, like that of a child who is suddenly forbidden a toy.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

A squeaky voice screamed, "Confession or no confession, you are a police spy!"
Extract from : « Under Western Eyes » by Joseph Conrad

The ironwork was squeaky and broken, the breaks repaired with strings.
Extract from : « Mayflower (Flor de mayo) » by Vicente Blasco Ibez

As she opened the squeaky screen-door he was clumping down the steps.
Extract from : « In a Little Town » by Rupert Hughes

A great explosion of squeaky French followed, a word or two of Italian.
Extract from : « The Blue Wall » by Richard Washburn Child

"That's all you know about it," answered the little Brown Bear in a squeaky voice.
Extract from : « The Lost Princess of Oz » by L. Frank Baum

He spoke in a high, squeaky voice that cut me with the sharpness of its irritation.
Extract from : « Eben Holden » by Irving Bacheller

Sarah sat in her squeaky willow rocker, and looked out the window.
Extract from : « The Four Million » by O. Henry

Every little minute that rocker was going upon the squeaky board.
Extract from : « Ruth Fielding At College » by Alice B. Emerson

“And eats nuts,” finished Jennie in a squeaky voice of triumph.
Extract from : « A Pair of Clogs » by Amy Walton

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